The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-12-06

should be started AS stated above the
true policy is to get them into market
(any OF the large cities most convenient
to YOU as soon as possible. Plant early
IN moderately deep wide furrows and manure
heavily; cover at first by filling furow in part
only, so that the plants when first up will be
below the general surface Then if frost
threatens, more dirt can be thrown into the
furrow, so as to cover up the potato and protect
1t. This mode of planting facilitates cultiva-
ton very much; harrow run over at first
working will throw enough dirt into the par
tlally filled furrow to cover up and kill the
hrst crop of weeds and grass AS the potato
maiSes.apid growth it should be cultivated
rapidly, that is at short intervals, up to the
time of blooming.
Providence, N c.: The plan advised for keeping
tuTnips by DIR. Jones, in recent number of THE
CONSTITUTION is very proper, but for one reason
the turnips are liable to grow, he says, If not
carefully kept cool. To prevent this, we cut oil
part of the turnip with the topenough to take the
power OF growth away. The turnips will then keep
sound and nice and sweet, far into the spring as
you want. CALVIN SILER.
C. g., Providence, N c.: Our sheep. are all now
Tat upon aeorns, and we learn from older sheep
rasers that they will be almost sure to die towards
spring, If not before. 1t is now too late TO market
them. Is there any remedy? Please give us some
light you can, as to why they die, AMI what may
possibly prevent death.
Your statement about probable death of
sheep is new to us, and we are not in condi-
ton to give advice. Possibly some of our
readers can tell all about it. The following
points have occurred to us: AS acorns contain
good deal of tarmin, very astringent SUBJ
stance, it may be that sheep feeding long on
acorns may suffer from constipation, with at
tendant irritation of the bowels. Again, as
acorns are quite concentrated food, partaking
OF the nature of grain, it may be that sheep,
after feeding long on acorns and afterwards on
poorer diet, may suffer from defective nutri-
ton. In this event, fairly liberal feeding with
corn, oats and cotton seed may keep up condi-
ton and health.
J. H, Evergreen, Ala; have some young hogs
that wish to pickle when kill Please give di-
rections.
When the meat is first cut up, sprinkle over
it little saltpetre to draw out the blood and
cleanse it. Prepare pickle as follows:
Water, one gallon.
Salt, II pounds.
Sugar, pound.
Saltpetre, ounce.
Pure potash, 3 ounce.
A larger quantity in like proportion.
| Boil and skim as long as any scum rises. At
ter it is thoroughly cold pour over meat, talk
ing care that the meat is entirely immersed.
The animal heat must be thoroughly out of the
meat before it is put in pickle.
LAD, Mt Olive, Wayne county, N. c.: have
| pony colt three and one-half years old, that is
shedding her middle teeth; she is very thin in flesh,
| her appetite is good and she seems to be in good
spirits, her dung is of darkish color What is the
matter and what can do for her?
1t may be that the colt is unable to masti-
cate its food properly. If so, meet the diff
Guilty by feeding on ground food. A mixture
of wheat bran and oil meal Qinseed meaD
would be suitable food. If the bowels are con-
stipated, the oil meal will correct it. A pint
day would be sufficient Give three times
| Sulphur, saltpetre, powdered gentian and GIN
ger equal parts, as general Alternative and
| tonic.
| T. L. B., Chewalla. Tenn: Can dynamite be used
successfully IN removing large stumps? Ifso where
| can procure the bombs and how to use them. Is
there any law in Tennessee forbiddng their for
that purpose.
| Large stumps may be split up by dynamite,
but seldom lifted entirely out of the ground.
| When split, they are much more easily re-
| moved. A hole is made in n slanting direc-
ton Immediately under the center of the
stump. The bomb is placed in the bottom of
the hole under the center of the stump, and
| we'll tamped with EARTH Success depends on
getting the bomb directly under the stump
and tamping thoroughly. Where stump is
| in water there is no difficulty about tamping,
as water is the best possible lamp. Do not
know where you can procure the dynamite.
Hardware houses that furnish railroad sup
plies usually keep it. But where one has
many stumps, or where the farmers in o
neighborhood could club together, it is best to
employ an expert and have him remove the
stumps by the job In the west, we are told,
parties mako business of doing this. We
are not familiar with the laws of Tennessee.
J. R., Exeter, Fla: have horse that has been
badly hurt either by hard pulling or fast driving
in the shoulders wish you would tell M what
to do for him. He will go for week all right then
he will get so he can hardly walk. He is little
more crippled in one shoulder than the other.
There is probably more or less inflammation
in the deep tissues of the shoulder. Much
exercise increases it and brings on lameness /;
rest allows it to subside, and lameness disap-
pears for awhile. Contamination seems
to be indicated-one or more rowels in the
neighborhood of the trouble, with entire rest,
might do some good. Whilst under treatment
give little grain.
MARRIED IN GEORGIA.